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Situationships: We’re Not Dating But I’m Doing Your Dishes

Situationships: We’re Not Dating But I’m Doing Your Dishes

Update: 2025-11-18
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Dating clarity shouldn’t feel like decoding hieroglyphs, but so many of us end up stuck in the gray zone where you act like a couple yet can’t say the word. We tackle the modern situationship head-on: what it actually means, why it’s everywhere, and how to stop investing months in “let’s see where it goes.” With real stories, clinical insight, and a few hard truths, we separate friends with benefits from the murky middle and show you how to move forward with confidence.

We start by defining a situationship as an almost-relationship with couple behaviors minus the label. Then we dig into the forces that keep people circling: fear of commitment, the lure of “better” options on dating apps, and the desire for intimacy without the responsibility of showing up consistently. We also surface the less-talked-about dynamics—expecting domestic care or financial support without reciprocity—and why vague language like “I don’t like labels” often signals a preference for benefits over accountability.

If you’re tired of the “what are we?” loop, we share practical scripts and checkpoints you can use today. Say what you want, set a short timeline, and watch for congruence between words and actions: introductions, dependable plans, support during stressful weeks. When answers stay muddy, treat ambiguity as an answer and choose yourself. On our toxicity scale, mutually agreed situationships are a green potato—safe with care—but dragging someone along for perks tips into toxic territory fast.

Ready to trade vibes for clarity? Hit play, learn the language of clean boundaries, and tell us your best “define the relationship” line. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s stuck in limbo, and leave a review so more listeners can find their way to healthy commitment.

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Situationships: We’re Not Dating But I’m Doing Your Dishes

Situationships: We’re Not Dating But I’m Doing Your Dishes

Christopher D Patchet, LCSW Lindsay McClane